Special Events Management, Minor
Master the business of fun by learning to plan, manage and execute events across corporate, nonprofit and community sectors. Cover the full event lifecycle, budgeting, site selection, marketing and post-event evaluation, while networking with faculty who are active industry leaders.
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Minor description
Special Events Management minor description
In the special events management minor program, you learn how to plan, coordinate and manage events of all sizes. Coursework combines foundational and advanced instruction in event planning, budgeting, logistics and coordination, supported by applied learning opportunities in real event production.
You choose electives that align with your career interests. The program complements any major by enabling you to develop practical, transferable skills in organization, communication and leadership. You gain the ability to manage event operations and details while building teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Why earn a special events management minor at ASU?
Housed within the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, this minor highlights how events drive community building and public service, connecting your event planning skills to work that strengthens the people around you.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 15 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor requires 15 credit hours of graded coursework (no independent study), of which 12 are upper division. Students complete six credit hours of required courses and nine credit hours of electives. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required for all courses in the minor. |
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PRM 203 Designing Experiences: Events and Programs
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PRM 487 Advanced Special Events Management
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PRM 307 Event Leadership Experience
PRM 487 is only offered spring semesters. PRM 307 is only offered fall semesters.
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Students may only apply three credits of PRM 484 Internship. Internship Application.
9 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BS in parks and recreation management; BS in tourism development and management (including all concentrations); BS in tourism, hospitality and event management; BS in public service and public policy (parks and recreation management)
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this special events management minor prepares you for
Graduates are prepared for roles that involve planning, marketing and coordinating events in corporate, nonprofit and community settings. They may work on conferences, weddings, trade shows, festivals or fundraisers.
Career paths include positions such as event planner, meeting coordinator, festival coordinator or venue operations assistant. The applied skills that students gain in organization, budgeting and logistics enhance their career preparation, particularly for those in majors such as business, communication, tourism and the arts.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Community Resources and Development
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UCENT 500
scrdadvising@asu.edu
602-496-1658
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